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Missing for 80 years, Holocaust victim's artwork is finally returning to Paris: Works by the early 20th-century Jewish artist Ary Arcadie Lochakov are being sent ...
rfi.fr/en/culture/20240324-ary-arcadie-lochakov-jewish-artist-paris-san-francisco
Boeing CEO to step down this year, board chairman to exit, head of commercial airplanes retires
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Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-ioc-russia-e08f47312dc558eb885825ed0f8874ee
Quick Glance: IOC Excludes Russians from Olympic Parade
- Russian athletes are allowed to participate as neutral athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris, but are not permitted to attend the opening ceremony.
- Athletes from Russia and Belarus are also excluded from the opening parade due to the Russian war in Ukraine.
- Participants from these countries must compete under a neutral flag, are not allowed to display national symbols, and undergo strict scrutiny to ensure no connections to the army or security agencies.
- The Russian Olympic Committee is suspended, and Russian politicians and top sports officials have no access to the Olympic competitions.
Waiters race for glory as Paris revives century-old tradition: Some 200 aproned competitors will take their places on the starting blocks Sunday for a tradition ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240324-waiters-race-for-glory-as-paris-revives-century-old-tradition
Quick Glance: Parisian Waiter Race Before Olympic Games
- Paris revives 110-year-old waiter race ahead of the Olympic Games.
- Waiters and waitresses serve as crucial ambassadors for the French hospitality sector.
- The race signifies Paris' readiness for the upcoming Olympics.
- Highlighting the significance of cafes and restaurants in Parisian life.
Louis Vuitton makes custom trunks for Paris Games flames, medals: The Olympic and Paralympic flames will each travel in a custom-made Louis Vuitton trunk this ...
reuters.com/sports/louis-vuitton-makes-custom-trunks-paris-games-flames-medals-2024-03-27/
This Unsually Warm Weekend Was a Nightmare: We only know how to enjoy sunny days, no matter what caused them.
thestranger.com/the-weather/2024/03/18/79433321/this-unsually-warm-weekend-was-a-nightmare
Quick Glance: Record-Breaking Weather: Social Engineering and Climate Change
- Social engineering shapes human feelings and behavior.
- Unusually warm weather in Seattle is perceived as pleasant.
- Record temperatures were recorded across Washington.
- The positive response to the unusually warm weather reflects a disconnect from reality and the failure of social conditioning.
France will help Brazil develop nuclear-powered submarines, Macron says: President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that France would help Brazil develop nuclear ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240327-france-to-help-brazil-develop-nuclear-technology-for-submarines
Startup building 'biowearables' for chronic kidney disease nets €2.3M: Paris-based Metyos has raised €2.3mn in pre-seed funding to improve the lives and health ...
thenextweb.com/news/startup-building-biowearables-chronic-kidney-disease
Paris 2024: Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from Olympic Games opening ceremony
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/03/20/paris-2024-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-banned-from-olympic-games-opening-ceremony_6637140_9.html
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Micro-apartments are back in Seattle after disappearing decades ago: Boarding houses were a staple for low-income, single blue-collar or temporary workers across ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/micro-apartments-are-back-in-seattle-after-nearly-a-century/
How an 18th-Century Shipwreck Changed France’s Conversation About Race: When a captain took on an illegal cargo of slaves, he couldn’t foresee the ramifications
newlinesmag.com/essays/how-an-18th-century-shipwreck-changed-frances-conversation-about-race/
Airline review: 16-hour Qantas economy long haul leaves a bad taste: Top marks Qantas for a fast and convenient flight, but economy passengers deserve more than ...
smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/airline-review-16-hour-qantas-economy-long-haul-leaves-a-bad-taste-20240318-p5fdai.html
Will Paris really host the first gender-equal Games?: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it had achieved full gender parity for the first time ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/27/finden-in-paris-wirklich-die-ersten-geschlechtergerechten-spiele-statt
Qantas flight lands safely on one engine after mid-flight issue with Airbus plane
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/qantas-melbourne-perth-flight-faces-issue-mid-flight-lands-safely-2024-03-26/
Paris museum takes visitors back 150 years to Impressionism's birth: The Orsay Museum in Paris is marking 150 years of Impressionism from Tuesday with an ...
thelocal.fr/20240324/paris-museum-takes-visitors-back-150-years-to-impressionisms-birth
Grungy yet gentrified: What makes Ballard an enigma in Seattle
: Once a blue-collar, seafaring enclave, now trendy, Ballard is in many ways a reflection of how ...
seattletimes.com/life/culture/once-a-seattle-outpost-ballard-avenue-now-at-core-of-the-citys-growth/
Manatee cow finds new home, pressure to breed, in French zoo: A Paris zoo has welcomed a young manatee cow from a zoo in central France, hoping it will breed ...
reuters.com/lifestyle/manatee-cow-finds-new-home-pressure-breed-french-zoo-2024-03-27/
LIVE: Cherry blossoms bloom in Seattle and Washington, DC: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Seattle's Leading Far-Right Personality Is in State of Despair About Boeing: The culture needed to make great planes has strengthened in Europe as it has ...
thestranger.com/economy/2024/03/22/79437840/seattles-leading-far-right-personality-is-in-state-of-despair-about-boeing
Election 2024: Biden and Trump clinch nominations and set stage for grueling rematch
apnews.com/article/trump-biden-primary-georgia-washington-mississippi-hawaii-15bb0084ad656903ffef14cfae822abd
Quick Glance: Decisive Victories: Biden and Trump Secure Nominations for Showdown
- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured their parties' presidential nominations on Tuesday with clear victories in a series of low-profile primaries, setting the stage for a general election rematch that many voters oppose.
- Biden emphasized the significance of the nomination and highlighted Trump as a serious threat to democracy.
- In a video shared on social media, Trump celebrated what he termed as 'a great day of victory.'
- Despite their strong rhetoric, both presumptive nominees face challenging paths ahead.
Parisians get ready to leave city with rental cash in pocket: Like many Parisians, Martin Cassan will be heading the other way when the tidal wave of Olympics ...
reuters.com/world/europe/parisians-get-ready-leave-city-with-rental-cash-pocket-2024-03-27/
France to mobilise more soldiers for anti-terrorism unit: France will increase the numbers of soldiers for its 'Operation Sentinelle' unit ...
reuters.com/world/europe/france-mobilise-more-soldiers-anti-terrorism-unit-2024-03-25/
France raises terror alert level after Moscow attack claimed by IS group: France’s government increased its security alert warning to the highest level Sunday ...
france24.com/en/france/20240324-france-raises-terror-alert-level-after-moscow-attack-claimed-by-is-group
Quick Glance: France Increases Terror Alert After Deadly Attack in Russia
- France's government increased its security alert posture to the highest level on Sunday after the deadly attack at a Russian concert hall and Islamic State's claim of responsibility.
- President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency security meeting after Friday's attack in a Moscow suburb killed over 130 people and was claimed by an Islamic State affiliate.
- France was already on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics this year, expected to draw millions of visitors. Security concerns are notably high for the opening ceremony on July 26, with boats on the Seine River and large crowds watching from the embankments.
- The country has been previously targeted by deadly Islamic State attacks, such as the Bataclan theatre massacre in 2015 where extremists shot concertgoers and held hostages for hours. French forces have also taken action against extremists in other regions.
Google balks at $270M fine after training AI on French news sites’ content: Google agrees to end sketchy negotiations based on flat rates and limited data.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/google-to-pay-270m-after-secretly-training-ai-on-french-publishers-content/
Tractor Tavern, home of the Ballard sound, preserves old-school spirit: The Ballard concert venue's Americana sounds have become synonymous with the neighborhood ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/tractor-tavern-preserves-old-school-spirit-30-years-later/
Young couples who find it cheaper to live together: 'Paris is not for single people'
lemonde.fr/en/campus/article/2024/03/23/young-couples-who-find-it-cheaper-to-live-together-paris-is-not-for-single-people_6647071_11.html
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Paris race celebrates waiters, waitresses who nourish city: Paris has resurrected a 110-year-old race for its waiters and waitresses. The dash on Sunday through ...
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-food-drink-waiters-france-969ab5ae581716bf32d794ff9cf80bf0
Notre-Dame rebuild 'meeting deadline and budget': Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, ravaged by fire in 2019, is on track to re-open on time on December 8th ...
thelocal.fr/20240327/notre-dame-rebuild-meeting-deadline-and-budget
France overshoots 2023 budget deficit target: France's public sector budget deficit widened last year by more than the government planned ...
reuters.com/world/europe/france-overshoots-2023-budget-deficit-target-2024-03-26/
Olympics: Will Russian athletes compete at Paris 2024?: Russian and Belarusian athletes who have qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer will need to ...
reuters.com/sports/olympics-how-will-russian-athletes-be-cleared-compete-paris-2024-2024-03-22/
In France, the Future Is Arriving on a Barge: The Seine is becoming a test case for a European plan to cut carbon emissions by turning rivers into the new ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/business/in-france-the-future-is-arriving-on-a-barge.html
Philippe de Gaulle, son of Charles de Gaulle, has died aged 102: His father was the leader of the Resistance during World War II and later the president of ...
lemonde.fr/en/obituaries/article/2024/03/13/admiral-philippe-de-gaulle-son-of-the-general-is-dead_6613365_15.html
Comment: France threatens to become a risk for Europe: The French deficit for 2023 is 5.5 percent, well above estimates. Now President Macron's lax budget policy ...
handelsblatt.com/meinung/kommentare/kommentar-frankreich-droht-zum-risiko-fuer-europa-zu-werden/100027789.html
Why this Seattle farmers market is known as the city’s best: Since 2000, the Ballard Farmers Market has become a community hub where local farmers ...
seattletimes.com/life/culture/heres-why-the-ballard-farmers-market-is-the-best-in-seattle/
Watch: Notre Dame Cathedral restoration's 5-year journey of dedication: The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral following a tragic blaze in April 2019 is a story ...
apnews.com/article/notre-dame-fire-timeline-paris-f6859b8ad959b35e35defa56dd582317
French school head resigns over Paris veil row and death threats: There is indignation in France after the principal at a Paris school quit because of fears for ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68673112
What to know about Washington state’s law requiring LGBTQ+ history in public schools
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/23/what-to-know-about-washington-states-law-requiring-lgbtq-history-in-public-schools/
Why Ballard dive bars thrive in changing Seattle: Many Seattle dive bars have been lost to time, but Ballard has a treasure trove of great dives ...
seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/why-ballard-dive-bars-thrive-in-changing-seattle/
Paris 2024 volunteers' uniform pays tribute to French marinière: The Paris 2024 volunteers' uniforms pay tribute to the French 'mariniere' ...
reuters.com/sports/paris-2024-volunteers-uniform-pays-tribute-french-marinire-2024-03-23/
Paris houseboats pump sewage onshore to help Olympic swimmers: As Paris races to clean up the River Seine for the Olympics, houseboat owner Stephane Bachot is ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240326-paris-houseboats-pump-sewage-onshore-to-help-olympic-swimmers
Garuda Indonesia Status Match For Qantas & Virgin Australia Elite Members (Sign Up By June 30, 2024)
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National media predict Mariners’ playoff chances, award candidates in 2024: The Mariners missed the postseason in 2023, but most national pundits don't ...
seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-season-predictions-national-media-on-seattles-playoff-chances-in-2024/
New Husky men’s basketball coach Danny Sprinkle talks about why UW is his ‘dream school’
seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/new-husky-mens-basketball-coach-danny-sprinkle-talks-about-why-uw-is-his-dream-school/
"World Friendly Games": The IOC warns against Putin's games: President Vladimir Putin lures athletes to Russia for the so-called "World Friendly Games" ...
faz.net/aktuell/sport/olympia/welt-freundschaftsspiele-ioc-warnung-vor-putins-spielen-19598025.html
In a forest fit for hobbits sits Treehouse Point, where you can stay in one of 7 perches spread among the greenery
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/20/this-treehouse-hotel-sits-in-an-otherworldly-forest-heres-how-to-get-your-reservation-3/
France to supply 78 Caesar self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine soon: French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced that Paris will soon be able to ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/26/7448276/
Our selection of the fifteen best croissants in France: Both crispy and melt-in-the-mouth, this buttery classic is sometimes garnished with an extravagant hint ...
lemonde.fr/en/lifestyle/article/2024/03/12/le-monde-s-selection-of-france-s-15-best-croissants_6611011_37.html
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Atos CEO says group's current struggles don't affect Olympics IT: The current financial troubles at French IT firm Atos won't harm the company's ability to ...
reuters.com/technology/atos-ceo-says-groups-current-struggles-dont-affect-olympics-it-2024-03-26/
Budget deficit: France's government has a financing problem: The French budget deficit is significantly higher than expected. Domestic political pressure on ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/haushaltsdefizit-frankreichs-regierung-hat-ein-finanzierungsproblem/100027852.html
Paris 2024: Who could be better than Aya Nakamura to represent France at the Olympics?
lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2024/03/15/paris-2024-who-could-be-better-than-aya-nakamura-to-represent-france-at-the-olympic-games_6623262_30.html
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Fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris apartment sells for $10.8 million: A Paris apartment owned by the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has sold for €10 ...
cnn.com/2024/03/27/style/karl-lagerfeld-paris-apartment-auction-scli-intl/
Global Food Roundup: Eat Less Meat to Reduce Livestock Emissions: Want to help the world meet its climate goals? Then cut back on meat, and start doing it fast.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-15/global-food-roundup-eat-less-meat-to-reduce-livestock-emissions
'Troublemakers' Block Amazon HQ Over Plan to Link Data Centers With Gas Pipeline: "Amazon is breaking its Climate Pledge by powering new data centers with ...
commondreams.org/news/gtn-xpress
Qantas Airways: Earnings Decline But Upside Remains For The Stock: Qantas Airways stock underperformed the market, with scandals and declining profits. However ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4680920-qantas-airways-earnings-decline-but-upside-remains-for-the-stock
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French competition watchdog hits Google with 250 million euro fine: France's competition watchdog on Wednesday said it fined Alphabet's Google 250 million euros ...
reuters.com/technology/french-competition-watchdog-hits-google-with-250-mln-euro-fine-2024-03-20/
Quick Glance: Google Fined €250 Million by French Authorities for Media Payment Deal Breach
- French authorities fined Google €250 million for breaking a deal regarding payment to media businesses for online reproduction of their material.
- Google was accused by the French competition authority of violating four out of seven agreements included in the settlement, including lack of transparency and failure to negotiate in good faith with publishers.
- The competition authority stated that Google's AI-powered chatbot Bard, later renamed Gemini, used material from publishers and news agencies without permission.
- Google stated that it has signed licensing agreements with 280 French news publishers and pledged to collaborate with them, while disputing the proportionality of the French competition authority's fine.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $18 million to nine Twin Cities nonprofits: The donations, announced Tuesday, from the Seattle billionaire will help ...
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French PM accuses far right of being 'pro-Putin' during debate on Ukraine strategy
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/03/13/french-pm-accuses-far-right-of-being-pro-putin-during-debate-on-ukraine-strategy_6613929_5.html
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Quick Glance: French PM Accuses Far Right of Being 'Pro-Putin' in Ukraine Strategy Debate
- The Assemblée Nationale voted in favor of the Paris-Kyiv security agreement despite opposition on the left, abstention from the far right, and criticisms of Macron's comments on sending troops to Ukraine.
- Debate and vote on the bilateral security agreement between France and Ukraine highlighted the deep dissent in the French political landscape on how to respond to the Russian invasion.
- The agreement entails a ten-year commitment from France to Ukraine, including €3 billion in military support starting from 2024.
- The agreement received majority support from MPs, with 372 in favor and 99 against, while RN MPs abstained and expressed support for the 'Ukrainian people.'
Handball: DHB team qualifies for the Olympics - victory against Austria: The German handball team has qualified for the Olympic Games in Paris ...
t-online.de/sport/mehr-sport/handball/id_100366166/handball-dhb-team-schafft-olympia-quali-sieg-gegen-oesterreich.html
Quick Glance: German Handball Team Qualifies for Olympics and Secures Trainer
- Germany's handball team qualifies for the Olympic Games and secures a contract extension for head coach Alfred Gislason. With a victory over Austria in Hannover, the team secures the second place in their group.
- Julian Köster and Renars Uscins were the top scorers of the game. This marks the team's third consecutive Olympic participation. The qualification ensures coach Gislason remains in his position until 2027, providing time to prepare the team for a medal contention.
- 24 hours after a weak performance against Croatia, Germany showed a strong performance. Players like Julian Köster brought the necessary emotion and physicality to the game. Despite some errors, the team managed to secure the victory.
- The intensity of the game increased after the break. With a strong performance from U21 World Champion David Späth and crucial goals from Köster, Germany maintained the lead and qualified for the Olympic Games.
Moscow attack raise fresh concerns for Paris Olympics: The attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130 people has raised fresh security fears for ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240325-moscow-attack-raise-fresh-concerns-for-paris-olympics
Germany and France announce "breakthrough" for joint tank project plus defence production in Ukraine
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/germany-and-france-announce-breakthrough-for-joint-tank-project-plus-defence-production-in-ukraine/
Airbus CEO says Boeing's problems are bad for whole industry: Airbus takes no pleasure in the technical problems plaguing U.S. rival Boeing as they damage the ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/french-finance-minister-says-airbus-better-shape-than-boeing-present-2024-03-19/
LeiLanni Nesbeth makes professional debut for Chicago Red Stars: A 2-1 win for Chicago Red Stars’ over Seattle Reign was especially sweet for LeiLanni Nesbeth ...
royalgazette.com/soccer/sport/article/20240324/leilanni-nesbeth-makes-professional-debut-for-chicago-red-stars/
Putin open to Macron's ceasefire proposal during Paris Olympics: Putin said he would consider the request if it was a serious move to build 'peaceful ...
euronews.com/2024/03/18/putin-open-to-macrons-ceasefire-proposal-during-paris-olympics
'The Paris 2024 Games must not become the propagandist arena for Putin's gladiators'
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/03/24/the-paris-2024-games-must-not-become-the-propagandist-arena-for-putin-s-gladiators_6649521_23.html
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Before the Tour of Flanders: Cycling superstar van Aert falls badly and has to be carried away on a stretcher
spiegel.de/sport/radsport-wout-van-aert-nach-schwerem-sturz-bei-quer-durch-flandern-verletzt-a-9e2bc45c-be3d-4e18-83f2-69053e1bce73
Selection: Rayan Cherki called up to reinforce the French U23 Team.: Our Gone Rayan Cherki was called up as a reinforcement this Monday with the French U23 Team.
ol.fr/fr/actualites/selection-rayan-cherki-appele-en-renfort-en-equipe-de-france-u23
Washington governor signs ‘strippers’ bill of rights’ into law: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed the so-called strippers’ bill of rights into law Tuesday ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4557274-washington-governor-signs-strippers-bill-of-rights-into-law/
Germany, France and Poland vow to procure more weapons for Ukraine: The leaders of the three countries gave no detail and took no questions as they spoke after a ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/03/15/germany-france-and-poland-vow-to-procure-more-weapons-for-ukraine_6622734_4.html
Mbappe's reduced playing time with PSG may benefit France, Deschamps says: Kylian Mbappe's reduced playing time with Paris St Germain in recent weeks could be ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/mbappes-reduced-playing-time-with-psg-may-benefit-france-deschamps-says-2024-03-19/
Laurent de Brunhoff, ‘Babar the Elephant’ author, dies aged 98: Laurent de Brunhoff, whose father created the “Babar” series before dying of tuberculosis ...
cnn.com/2024/03/25/style/laurent-de-brunhoff-babar-obituary/
French minister: Paris to soon deliver 78 Caesar howitzers, increase shell supplies to Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/french-minister-paris-to-soon-deliver-78-caesar-howitzers-increase-shell-supplies-to-ukraine/
Trade will be high on agenda during Xi's visit to Paris in May, sources say: Trade will be high on the agenda when Chinese President Xi Jinping meets his French ...
reuters.com/world/trade-will-be-high-agenda-during-xis-visit-paris-may-sources-say-2024-03-20/
A captivating photo brings kayakers, Lake Washington and the sky into focus: Two kayakers, a few clouds on a nice day and perfect timing made for an interesting ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/march-31-lens/
Inside Joel Embiid’s Olympics decision and why Team France’s ‘dream’ is far from reality
theathletic.com/5354067/2024/03/20/joel-embiid-olympics-usa-france-sixers/
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Olympics 2024: 45,000 volunteers have been selected: Paris 2024: Training has begun for the 45,000 volunteers selected for the Olympic Games ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/26/olympische-spiele-2024-in-paris-keine-unterkunft-fur-die-45000-freiwilligen
Mbappe hat-trick propels PSG to 6-2 win at Montpellier: Kylian Mbappe scored his second hat-trick in Ligue 1 this season as leaders Paris St Germain won 6-2 at ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/mbappe-hat-trick-propels-psg-6-2-win-montpellier-2024-03-17/
Months into war, how have Seattle activists kept eyes on a cease-fire? : Hundreds of people in Seattle have poured into the streets, called their legislators and ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/months-into-war-how-have-seattle-activists-kept-eyes-on-a-cease-fire/
William Morris: Why We Celebrate the Paris Commune: Pioneering socialist William Morris on the Paris Commune and its legacy as a 'great tragedy which definitely ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2024/03/william-morris-why-we-celebrate-the-paris-commune-2
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